14 concerts to see in the Wilmington area, July 18-22

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Jul 14, 2018 at 10:00 AMJul 16, 2018 at 3:32 PM

It's a wonderfully hectic week for live music, from Carolina Beach all the way to Jacksonville.

Shaman's Harvest

July 18 @ Hooligans Music Hall

Missouri hard rock band Shaman's Harvest formed in the mid-'90s, inspired in part by grunge and blues rock. For recent album "Red Hands Black Deeds" the band has made a stark concept album centered on current affairs and social disconnect. It's all crunchy guitars and soulful vocals. With Blacktop Mojo. Details: 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, Wednesday, 2620 Onslow Drive, Jacksonville. $10 in advance, $15 day of show.

Husband and wife duo Austin and Sarah McCombie met when she was opening for Mandolin Orange. Together they play old time and folk music, spare but engaging and led by Sarah's shiny vocals. Details: 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, Friday, 127 Princess St., Wilmington. $10 in advance, $12 day of show.

Popular Asheville band has lots of energy on stage and on their records. Its six members blend a variety of sounds -- rock, funk, jazz, soul -- into something danceable and party-minded. Details: 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach.

Downtown Abby & The Echoes

July 21 @ Satellite Bar & Lounge

Rock and soul from this Charlotte band with great songs. Taking cues from '70s rock, Motown, Southern soul, and gospel, singer Abby Bryant (she's got a great, raw sound) and the band make something fresh and enticing on songs like "All You Gotta Do." They're still a young group but you can hear them on the verge of finding their stride. Details: 9 p.m. Saturday, 120 Greenfield St., Wilmington.

Atlanta rapper has such popular songs as "Walk Thru" and "Some Type of Way." He's touring behind new album "Rich as in Spirit" and working to overcome a 2016 VH1 Hip Hop Honors performance, when he botched some lyrics by Biggie Smalls, and a 2017 arrest. Details: 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, Saturday, 2620 Onslow Drive, Jacksonville. $15 in advance, $20 day of show.

Oakland band combines the glitter of '60s girl groups with colorful garage rock. The band's latest album, "Onion," was produced by The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach. Led by Shannon Shaw's raspy, soulful voice, the band has delivered a great record that sounds timeless. Details: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, 1211 S. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach. Free.